Question

What are the characteristics of prokaryotic cells?

Answer 1

Prokaryotic cells are those cell that does not possess membrane-bounded nucleus e.g., bacteria, cyanobacteria. The characteristics of prokaryotic cells are as follows:

1. They are small in size 0.1 mm to 10 mm.

2. They do not possess membrane-bound organelles.

3. They have single circular DNA as genetic material and plasmid.

4. They possess mesosomes for respiration.

5. Some are autotrophic and some are saprotrophic.